Old City of Gaza
Old City of Gaza
البلدة القديمة الغزة | |
|---|---|
Old city | |
1931 Survey of Palestine map | |
| Coordinates: 31°30′12″N 34°27′48″E / 31.50333°N 34.46333°E | |
| Country | Palestine |
| City | Gaza City |
| Government | |
| • Control | Hamas |
The Old City of Gaza is the historical center of Gaza City, in the Gaza Strip. For much of recorded history it has been the southernmost coastal city in the region of Palestine, occupying a strategic position on ancient trade route of the Via Maris, between Egypt and the Levant. Throughout its history, Gaza has been ruled by various empires, including the Philistines, Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Romans, and Ottomans. Following Israeli bombardment during the ongoing Gaza–Israel conflict, the Old City has been described in 2024 as "a vast field of ruins".